Resume Screening Specialist

About The Company

EDGE Tutor is Asia’s fastest-growing tutoring outsourcing provider, bringing the human edge in digital learning to education companies worldwide.

Founded in 2022 by Harvard alumnus Henry Motte de la Motte, EDGE Tutor now serve partners in over 30 countries with global headquarters in New York, London, Colombo, Singapore, and Manila.

We connect the top 3% of rigorously selected online educators with global institutions, delivering white-labeled tutoring solutions with full tutor management. Our services cover K-12 English and Math, Adult/Corporate English, and high-stakes exam prep.

At EDGE Tutor, we combine passionate educators with operational efficiency to help education businesses scale and thrive globally.

EDGE Tutor: The Human Edge in Digital Learning.

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Resume Screening Specialist to join our recruitment team. This role is responsible for reviewing, evaluating, and shortlisting candidate resumes against defined criteria to ensure only qualified applicants progress through the hiring funnel. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, excellent judgment, and the ability to apply standardized rubrics consistently across high-volume applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and screen resumes for ESL teacher applicants (and other roles as required) against established qualification criteria.
• Apply standardized rubrics to assess candidate suitability, including education, certifications, teaching experience, and language proficiency.
• Maintain accurate records of screening decisions in applicant tracking systems (ATS).
• Collaborate with recruiters to refine screening criteria and ensure alignment with organizational needs.
• Provide feedback and recommendations on candidate quality trends to improve sourcing and screening processes.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations during candidate evaluation.
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Education, or any field (preferred).
• Prior experience in recruitment, resume screening, or candidate evaluation (preferred) - welcome to new fresh grad.
• Strong written communication skills and ability to summarize candidate profiles clearly.
• Familiarity with ESL teaching qualifications (TESOL, TEFL, CELTA) is an advantage.
• High attention to detail and ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
  
  

• Analytical thinking and consistency in applying rubrics.
• Clear, professional communication.
• Ability to manage high-volume screening with accuracy.
• Collaborative mindset with recruiters and hiring managers.
• Commitment to fairness, inclusivity, and compliance in candidate evaluation.
  
  

• Accuracy of screening decisions (alignment with recruiter endorsements).
• Turnaround time for resume reviews.
• Consistency in applying criteria across candidates.
• Contribution to improved candidate quality in later interview stages.
  
  

• Schedule: May require flexible hours but with focus on mid-shift (start of shift at 12NN or 1PM)
• Workdays: Five-day workweek with two rest days.
• Candidates must reside in NCR, Region III, or Region IV-A and be able to meet in person in NCR at least once per month.
• Desktop/laptop with Intel i5 (10th gen), 8GB RAM or higher
• Minimum 25 Mbps internet speed with backup connection
• Backup power supply for at least 8 hours
  
  

• Support Educators Globally: Play a key role in supporting our network of expert tutors as they teach learners in 30+ countries across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific
• Remote-First Culture: Work from home while being part of a collaborative, inclusive team. We meet in person quarterly to strengthen team connections and drive innovation.
• Structured Flexibility: Flexible but structured hours that help balance your work and life while maintaining work efficiency.
• Professional Growth: Gain advanced skills in strategic hiring, operational scaling, and decision-making to one of Southeast Asias fastest-growing startups, recognized with prestigious industry accolades
• Appealing performance-oriented compensation
• Healthcare benefit: HMO for you plus 1 free dependent
• 30 days paid time off